Capitalism only requires voluntary agreement by buyer and seller. If you think altruism is antithetical to capitalism, you've been drinking the Limbaugh Kool-Aid.

We cannot continue to ignore the horrible repercussions of fraternities' abuse, contribution and distribution of alcohol to its minor members.

One could dedicate an entire article to the economical, financial and environmental benefits of riding TRAX, but that has been done before, and if it didn't sink in then, it won't now. Rather, people should try riding TRAX for the life experience.

I do not have any problems with anybody who decides to drink, but how does a college newspaper allow for the thought of drinking being good when most college students are under the legal age to drink?

I can't help but feel like a broken record as I continue to write about how the economy is adversely affecting higher education.

Having a professional readily available to talk to about stress or anxiety will help you to not only survive, but thrive during Finals Week.

In her recent column ("Animal research is clearly worth it," Dec. 1), Alicia Williams was so busy fearmongering over peaceful animal rights activists that many could've easily missed her weak arguments in defense of animal experimentation.

The Senate was well within its rights to reject Hilder's appointment to the Court of Appeals.

At the U, golden paths of dead grass are indicative of the road well traveled8212;and it's not the path intended. Everyone knows the fastest way from point A to point B is a straight line. But just as it is in a car, it's not always the path you can, or should, take.

Drinking at U sporting events just isn't the plague some would have you believe it is. If drinking really were an epidemic, there would be thousands of streakers every game with bright red U's painted on their posteriors.